Welsh striker Lewis Koumas joins father Jason in international goals record 2026

Lewis Koumas scored his first Wales goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana, following in his father Jason’s footsteps.

Koumas family goal milestone More than two decades after Jason Koumas scored his first goal for Wales, his son Lewis matched that achievement this week against Ghana. Lewis scored a stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw. The feat highlights another famous father-son footballing duo in the game. Other notable examples include Kasper and Peter Schmeichel for Denmark, and Alf-Inge and Erling Haaland for Norway. ## Lewis follows Jason's path Jason Koumas must have felt immense pride as his 20-year-old son Lewis headed in a cross from Neco Williams to rescue a draw for Wales at home to Ghana. Lewis progressed through Liverpool’s academy but never made a first-team appearance for the club. Many observers believe he could soon become a regular starter for Wales. Wearing the special 150th anniversary shirt, Lewis opened his international account in dramatic fashion. ## Jason Koumas' own international record Jason Koumas was no stranger to scoring for Wales, finding the net 10 times in 34 appearances for his country. Twenty-two years before Lewis’s header against Ghana, he scored his first Wales goal in a 2-1 friendly win over Hungary in Budapest at the age of 24. Bellamy, a former Wales international, sees Lewis’s future as a center-forward and believes he has the potential to surpass his father’s tally over time. ## Wright-Phillips duo's England impact When Ian Wright adopted Shaun Wright-Phillips in 1984, few predicted the success both would achieve at international level. Ian Wright, a former Premier League Golden Boot winner, made 33 appearances for England after debuting in 1991 and scored nine goals. His adopted son Shaun made an even quicker impression, scoring a solo goal on his debut under Sven-Goran Eriksson in a 3-0 win over Ukraine. ## Shaun Wright-Phillips' international career Shaun Wright-Phillips burst onto the England scene as a half-time substitute and scored a spectacular individual goal. He went on to net six times for the Three Lions across his international career. His younger brother Bradley Wright-Phillips looked set to join them but never earned a senior cap for England despite playing at under-20 level. ## Cruyff legacy passes to next generation Johan Cruyff’s influence on football as a player and manager remains unmatched, with 33 goals in 48 appearances for the Netherlands. His son Jordi followed in his footsteps, making nine appearances for the Dutch national team and scoring once in a 2-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 1996. Despite playing for Barcelona and Manchester United, Jordi spent most of his career at Alaves and never played for the national team after 1996. ## Enrico and Federico Chiesa's Euro glory Federico Chiesa created history at Euro 2020 by becoming the first father-son pair to score in the European Championships. Enrico Chiesa scored seven goals in 17 appearances for Italy and played his entire career in domestic clubs like Sampdoria and Fiorentina. Federico, playing for Fiorentina, earned his first call-up to the Azzurri and won man of the match in a 1-0 victory over Wales. ## Chiesa's Euro 2020 heroics Twenty-five years and twelve days after his father scored against the Czech Republic at Euro 1996, Federico scored Italy’s opener in a 2-1 extra-time win over Austria. Italy advanced to the final where they defeated England on penalties to win their first major trophy since the 2006 World Cup. Federico was named in the Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament. ## Abedi Pele's Ghanaian goal dynasty Abedi Pele, known as the ‘African Maradona,’ scored 33 goals in 73 appearances for Ghana and helped Marseille win the Champions League in 1993. Unlike other families on this list, Abedi has two sons who have excelled for the Black Stars. His eldest son Andre holds the joint record for most Ghana caps with 120 and has scored 24 goals, including three at the World Cup. ## Andre and Jordan Ayew's Ghana caps Andre Ayew scored his first international goal in 2010 during an African Cup of Nations match against Burkina Faso. His younger brother Jordan matched his father Abedi’s record by scoring 33 goals in 120 appearances for Ghana. Jordan reached 120 caps in the same match where Andre achieved the milestone, a draw with Wales. ## Weah father and son goal feats George Weah, a Ballon d’Or winner and FIFA World Player of the Year, scored 18 goals in 75 appearances for Liberia. After retiring, he served as president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. His son Timothy, representing the USA, scored his only major tournament goal against Wales in a 1-1 draw at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. ## Timothy Weah's USA international career Timothy Weah has made 50 appearances for the USA and scored seven times. Though he did not represent Liberia, his goal against Wales in Qatar will be remembered by Welsh fans. The Brooklyn-born forward continues to be a key figure for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup. ## Iceland's unique Gudjohnsen trio Arnor and Eidur Gudjohnsen hold a unique record as the only father and son to play for a national team in the same match. In 1996, Arnor, aged 34, was substituted by his 17-year-old son Eidur during Iceland’s 3-0 win over Estonia. Eidur went on to score 26 goals in 88 appearances for Iceland, placing him third on their all-time scoring list. ## Gudjohnsen brothers continue legacy Eidur’s two eldest sons, Sveinn and Andri, have also scored for Iceland. Andri netted in a 4-1 defeat by Wales in 2024. Their younger brother Daniel, aged 20, has made five appearances for Iceland so far and is expected to add to the family’s goal tally soon. ## Kluivert family three-generation feat Patrick Kluivert scored 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Netherlands, while his son Justin has yet to score but could do so at the 2026 World Cup. If Justin scores, the Kluiverts will join the Gudjohnsens as the only family with three generations scoring for their national teams. Kenneth, Justin’s grandfather, scored twice for Suriname in three appearances. ## Conceicao father and son Euro moments Sergio Conceicao scored a hat-trick for Portugal against Germany at Euro 2000. His son Francisco replicated the feat by scoring for Portugal in the opening match of Euro 2024. The Conceicaos join the Chiesas as another father-son duo to score at the European Championship. ## Hagi and Ianis' Romanian goal record Gheorghe Hagi scored 35 goals in 106 appearances for Romania, helping the team qualify for three consecutive World Cups. His son Ianis has scored eight times for Romania. Both played key roles in the national team’s history, with Gheorghe considered one of Romania’s greatest-ever players. ## Simeone family Argentina connection Diego Simeone scored 11 goals in 106 appearances for Argentina. His eldest son Giovanni scored once, and youngest son Giuliano has 11 caps and scored against Brazil in 2025. The family represents a rare three-generation footballing lineage within a single nation’s team. ## Honorable international goal families Other father-son pairs who have scored internationally include the Maldinis, with three generations featuring for Italy. While not all have scored, their presence highlights the rarity of such family legacies in football. These stories continue to inspire young players aiming to follow in their fathers’ footsteps.